Whirlpool Refrigerator: water leaking

Based on 3 community discussions Community Analysis

⚡ Quick Answer: Most common fix for water leaking: Thaw ice chunk in the fill cup of the ice maker and check the water valve. (33.0% DIY success rate)

Common Causes

  • Ice blockage in the ice maker (1 mentions)
  • Faulty water inlet valve (1 mentions)
  • Malfunctioning sensor or control board (1 mentions)

Top Solutions

  1. Thaw ice chunk in the fill cup of the ice maker and check the water valve.

    Success rate: 33.0% DIY: Yes Easy

  2. Defrosting and potential replacement of sensor and control board.

    Success rate: 0.0% DIY: Maybe Hard

Can I Fix This Myself?

33.0% DIY Success Rate

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Analysis based on 3 community discussions
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Data compiled from real discussions on r/appliancerepair and r/Appliances:

  1. Expensive refrigerator repairs, or buy new?
  2. Whirlpool Refrigerator - Water Leaking - Stops when water su...
  3. Water leaking from in-door ice maker after water was turned ...

Community Discussions

water leaking from in-door ice maker

Thaw ice chunk in the fill cup of the ice maker and check the water valve.

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Water leaking from refrigerator, stops when water supply turned off

Technician recommended defrosting and potential replacement of sensor and control board.

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Source: Reddit r/appliancerepair

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